Is all screentime created equal? In this episode, Allison interviews Katie Lear, children’s psychologist and founder of Young Dragon Slayers, about her online TTPRG community for kids. We’ll talk about why online TTRPGs may be a positive choice for some families and how to choose the right one for your particular kid.

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What purpose does human creativity and connection have in an AI-dominated world? In this episode, Allison interviews Jen, Maxwell, and Alexander, co-founders of Quest Craft, about how TTRPGs can be the tool that helps kids survive and thrive in today's tech landscape.

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What does it really look like to utilize TTRPGs in a traditional classroom setting? In this episode, Allison interviews Chris Broussard, teacher and founder of Not Your Typical Teacher on his methods for incorporating TTRPGs in his English classroom in Guatemala and how he inspires teachers around the world to implement creative learning strategies through classroom gaming experiences.

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Welcome to Area of Effect, a podcast about how TTRPGs benefit the whole family!

About us: When kids are at the table, everyone wins! Playing TTRPGs with all ages helps develop critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, & confidence - while building connections around the table. That's why we offer an original, all-ages-inclusive Dungeons & Dragons show, advice for playing D&D with beginner players, and our own campaigns to help you bring the adventures to your own table!

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This is a recording of the presentation portion of our SXSW Edu Live-Play. If you're a parent or educator interested in Dungeons & Dragons and similar games, this is for you! Following a D&D actual play, educators Ryan, Raenelle, and Allison break down some of the many benefits students can experience through playing Tabletop Roleplaying Games.

"What if kids could level up their Social-Emotional Learning skills while playing a tabletop roleplaying game? Our cast of kids & grownups will perform for you a live, improvised, likely chaotic game of Dungeons & Dragons. Afterwards, our adult speakers will break down how the game you just saw fosters outcomes like empathy, communication, and confidence, and why this type of support is so critical now. You'll come away with ideas for how to integrate D&D and other TTRPGs into classroom, library, after school, or home environments."

To follow along with our recommended questions to consider, open ⁠https://www.thekidstablednd.com/sxswedu26⁠ in a new tab. This SXSW Edu performance was recorded at Antone's Nightclub in Austin, Texas on March 9th, 2026 and is posted with permission of ⁠ @SXSWEDU ⁠ .

0:00 Part 2: Applying D&D for Learning

1:06 Introducing Presenters

4:04 Social-Emotional Learning in D&D

6:19 D&D is Just as Good as Sports (if not better!)

10:23 Exercising Creativity & Exploring Identity 1

2:49 Cycles of Inquiry

16:37 Developing Empathy & Collaboration

18:55 Classroom Example: Gold Rush

21:15 Live Game Breakdown (cut short)

23:00 Q: As a DM, how much do you prompt kid players?

26:13 Q: What tips do you have for playing with kindergarteners?

31:42 Q: How do you manage a large middle school D&D club?

35:04 Visit for more!

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Allison and Ryan share tips for helping kids navigate difficult topics. Being a parent caught between hearing terrible things in the news while daily life and caretaking duties carry on can feel like emotional whiplash. Believe it or not, playing Dungeons & Dragons together can be one tool in your parenting toolbox that helps to support kids as they process and cope - and we'll share exactly how.

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Welcome to Area of Effect, a podcast about how TTRPGs benefit the whole family!

About us: When kids are at the table, everyone wins! Playing TTRPGs with all ages helps develop critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, & confidence - while building connections around the table. That's why we offer an original, all-ages-inclusive Dungeons & Dragons show, advice for playing D&D with beginner players, and our own campaigns to help you bring the adventures to your own table!

For Our Family Adventures & More: ⁠⁠www.thekidstablednd.com⁠⁠ To Support Our Work: ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Follow Us: ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠, ⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠

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Allison and Becca Bix of Women Play D&D chat about the history of inclusion (and, sadly, exclusion) in Dungeons & Dragons and how the pop culture phenomenon Stranger Things has prompted forward progress!

You can find Becca and her fabulous work at ⁠https://www.womenplaydnd.co⁠ or on Instagram and Threads @womenplaydnd

"Wyrmlings: An All Ages TTRPG" can be found at ⁠https://bit.ly/WyrmlingsTKT

Welcome to Area of Effect, a podcast about how TTRPGs benefit the whole family!

About us: When kids are at the table, everyone wins! Playing TTRPGs with all ages helps develop critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, & confidence - while building connections around the table. That's why we offer an original, all-ages-inclusive Dungeons & Dragons show, advice for playing D&D with beginner players, and our own campaigns to help you bring the adventures to your own table!

For Our Family Adventures & More: ⁠⁠www.thekidstablednd.com⁠⁠ To Support Our Work: ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Follow Us: ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠, ⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠

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Allison and Ken of D12 Adventures chat about writing, refining, and balancing TTRPGs for kids. D12 Adventures is a kid-friendly, old-school solo gamebook series in the choose-you-own-adventure style. You can find the playtest demo and feedback form at ⁠ https://lethiandunadan.itch.io/d12-adventures-the-trials-of-the-mad-mage-playtest-v01

Welcome to Area of Effect, a podcast about how TTRPGs benefit the whole family!

About us: When kids are at the table, everyone wins! Playing TTRPGs with all ages helps develop critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, & confidence - while building connections around the table. That's why we offer an original, all-ages-inclusive Dungeons & Dragons show, advice for playing D&D with beginner players, and our own campaigns to help you bring the adventures to your own table!

For Our Family Adventures & More: ⁠⁠www.thekidstablednd.com⁠⁠ To Support Our Work: ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Follow Us: ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠, ⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠

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That's a wrap on The Kids Table Season 2! This celebration episode is split into two halves. First, Allison & Ryan reflect on Season 2 of the campaign, Allison's surprise cameo, the vision behind the show, and decisions regarding where TKT is headed. Then, the cast of Season 2 is reunited to answer your questions all about their experience being a part of The Kids Table and what they're looking forward to in Season 3!

Welcome to Area of Effect, a podcast about how TTRPGs benefit the whole family!

About us: When kids are at the table, everyone wins! Playing TTRPGs with all ages helps develop critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, & confidence - while building connections around the table. That's why we offer an original, all-ages-inclusive Dungeons & Dragons show, advice for playing D&D with beginner players, and our own campaigns to help you bring the adventures to your own table!

For Our Family Adventures & More: ⁠⁠www.thekidstablednd.com⁠⁠ To Support Our Work: ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Follow Us: ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠, ⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠

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Allison and Kim, two neurodivergent moms, chat about playing TTRPGs with kids and share advice for supporting and celebrating neurodivergent players at the table!

Find our more about Furhaven at ⁠fatesend.net⁠ or get your copy of Furhaven Adventures on the ⁠ Kickstarter⁠ page.

Welcome to Area of Effect, a podcast about how TTRPGs benefit the whole family!

About us: When kids are at the table, everyone wins! Playing TTRPGs with all ages helps develop critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, & confidence - while building connections around the table. That's why we offer an original, all-ages-inclusive Dungeons & Dragons show, advice for playing D&D with beginner players, and our own campaigns to help you bring the adventures to your own table!

For Our Family Adventures & More: ⁠⁠www.thekidstablednd.com⁠⁠ To Support Our Work: ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Follow Us: ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠, ⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠

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Allison and Kurt talk about how non-player characters in role playing games often fall flat and give tips for bringing NPCs to life with depth and humor that'll have your players feeling all the feels.

Get NPC ideas at www.sidekicksandsidequests.com or

Peep the character art for Hippopotamus the Flumph Wizard: ⁠ Sombrisa Art (@sombrisa) | Cara

Welcome to Area of Effect, a podcast about how TTRPGs benefit the whole family!

About us: When kids are at the table, everyone wins! Playing TTRPGs with all ages helps develop critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, & confidence - while building connections around the table. That's why we offer an original, all-ages-inclusive Dungeons & Dragons show, advice for playing D&D with beginner players, and our own campaigns to help you bring the adventures to your own table!

For Our Family Adventures & More: ⁠⁠www.thekidstablednd.com⁠⁠ To Support Our Work: ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Follow Us: ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠, ⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠

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